Why is my dog still leaking pus from pyometra after antibiotics?

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I took my dog to the vet because she began to change here habits she began peeing and drinking too much water the doctor determine it was pyometra and gave her antibiotics my dog now leaks white puss from her private part is this normal ? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Pus draining from the vulva is indeed a common symptom of pyometra - so it's not "normal," but it's expected with her condition. Treatment for this problem is usually emergency surgery to remove the infected uterus, since antibiotics tend to not be very effective on their own. If your veterinarian did not discuss this option with you, I would suggest following up with him/her or getting a second opinion from another vet in your area.

Why is my dog still leaking pus from pyometra after antibiotics?

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